I've enjoyed Max's stuff since that day I discovered Classic Tacklers and the Blue Book. I've enjoyed his TV work, seen him work a few conventions back in the 70s/80s, etc. But until this article, I never had any sense of who he was apart from his professional persona. I admire him even more now. My hat's off to Steinmeyer (and whoever may have assisted) for this article. And those photos! Those Pre- and Post-transition shots remind me of Gene Simmons (Kiss)! Just great, worth the price of this year's subscription.

One last comment/question: does Max chew his fingernails? I might could recommend a good hypnotherapist to help....

Quoting Max, "The difference between a book and a magazine article is the difference between a painting and a snapshot." Steinmeyer's "snapshot" of Max is a tempting basis for a full-blown biography. Well, maybe it is a bit too early for a hardbound copy of this surprising gentleman's fleshed-out background. Nonetheless, put me in the queue today for his complete picture.